Network Engineer- Senior

Senior Network Engineer

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

A senior network engineer designs, implements, and maintains an organization's network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. Responsibilities include network design, security implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, capacity planning, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Network Engineer: $153K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Network Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies
• Performing upgrades and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
• Complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems.
• Network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP.
• Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies.
• Radio Frequency (RF) and spectrum engineering.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior Network Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.

• A Bachelor's is required (or Master’s Degrees are preferred)

• TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies

• Performing upgrades and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).

• Identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.

• Complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems

• Network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP

• Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies

• Broad understanding of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the networking field.

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts

• Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)

• Security best practices and implementing firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies

• Continuous integration, test automation and / or SecDevOps on iterative development projects

• Agile Development methodologies

• Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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